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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 551.29 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 551.29 and 203.36 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 551.29 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/551.29 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 551.29 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 112,111.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,111.41/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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